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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Beauty and Being Fair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Scarry say validates the existence of some things?
(a) Its reputation.
(b) Its place in history.
(c) Its beauty.
(d) Its affect on other things.

2. Where did Matisse do most of his work?
(a) Rooftops.
(b) A stage.
(c) The studio.
(d) A bathroom.

3. Which one of these is one of the errors in beauty listed in this book?
(a) The self indulgence of it.
(b) The variety of perspectives.
(c) All the abuse it causes.
(d) Attributes being unevenly noted.

4. Which of these is one of the mental actions Scarry says beauty inspires?
(a) Perceiving.
(b) Computing.
(c) Judging.
(d) Receiving.

5. To what kind of craving does Scarry compare beauty?
(a) Shelter.
(b) Food.
(c) Sex.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Scarry say education helps beauty?

2. What does Scarry try to include in her writing?

3. Why do some people claim beauty is not earned?

4. Why do people seek out beauty?

5. What does Scarry think brings about the most social good?

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